BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
June 25, 2015
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Special Ed Classes---PTACH will be opening a new 1st and 2nd grade fully integrated special ed class in addition to their current program at Bais Yaakov D’Rav Meir in Brooklyn. For more information contact 718-854-8600 or
Ticks & Lyme Disease---With summer here most people are spending more time outside. We would like to remind you to check regularly for deer ticks, who can be carriers of lyme disease. If you think that you see a tick sticking to the skin, call Hatzolah to properly remove them. For more information on lyme disease, see www.yeshtickva.com.
Building Blocks Special Needs Magazine---The quarterly edition of Building Blocks Magazine is available this week as a free insert to the Jewish Press weekly newspaper available on newsstands through Wednesday.
Product Recall---Niagara Bottling company is voluntary recalling all of its spring water due to concerns over possible E. coli contamination. The products were sold under brand names: Acadia, Acme, Big Y, Best Yet, 7-11, Niagara, Nature’s Place, Pricerite, Superchill, Morning Fresh, Shaws, Shoprite, Western Beef Blude and Wegmans.
To determine if your bottled water is affected, check the code found on the bottle. The only affected products are those with codes that begin with the letter F (for Hamburg) and A (for Allentown) between June 10 at 3 a.m. (EDT) and June 18 8 p.m. (EDT).
The bacteria can be eliminated by bringing the bottled water to a boil for at least one minute and letting it cool for one minute. Consumers can also discard the bottled water. For more information, contact Niagara Bottling, LLC Consumer Service at 877-487-7873.
NYS Thruway Mincha/Maariv Area--- As in years past, the Sloatsburg Rest Area on the NY State Thruway will be available this summer, as a Mincha/Maariv location on Thursday evenings for those travelling upstate. The area is located on the Northbound side of the New York State Thruway, between exits 15A and 16. Minyanim at the Mincha/Maariv area will begin at 5:00 and will go on until 11:30 PM on Thursdays.
The public is asked to obey the following rules:
1. All vehicles should be parked on the upper level of the parking lot only. The upper level has been designated as the minyan area as it is more private and will not disturb other travelers.
2. The Sloatsburg area is to be used for prayer only. The selling of food or merchandise will not be tolerated. Solicitations of tzedaka (charity) will not be allowed. A Thruway inspector will be present at all times to enforces rules.
3. Never leave young children unattended in a vehicle, even just for a moment. They should be supervised at all times.
4. Vending machines filled with kosher food will be available on the upper level of the building.
5. Slow down and proceed with caution when approaching upper-deck area. Yield to pedestrians when parking your vehicle.
For more information on Jewish services on the NYS Thruway between NYC and Canada, see attached.
ISRAEL
Camps for Children with Special Needs---Special thanks to the Shira Pransky Project (www.shirapranskyproject.org) for compiling and translating the following into English:
Alei Siach (מחנה נופשון עלי שיח)
Camp for children with an intellectual developmental disorder or Autism
Boys first session: Sunday – Thursday August 9-13
Girls first session: Sunday – Thursday August 16-20
The camp is on the Kfar Saba campus and includes 5 full days of activities including accommodations and a volunteer for every child.
The camp is designed for children of all ages recognized by the Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services as having an intellectual developmental disorder or Autism.
The site is not accessible for children with physical disabilities.
Can be paid for privately or by using allotted nofshon/camp days (through the local social services office).
For more information:
MICHA
Who? Children with hearing impairments and their friends (including those without hearing impairments)
Where? MICHA Jerusalem
When? August 2-20, Sundays-Thursdays 08:00-15:30
What? An accessible environment, small group (up to 15 children), personal attention and variety of fun, safe and enriching activities.
For more information: MICHA 02-6250034, Itay Cohen 052-7714658
Camp Or Menachem
Who? Children with cancer and their siblings
When? August
Where? Yeshurun ??School , Zelig Bass St. 17 , Petach Tikva
Parents interested in participating are invited to join the staff.
For information and registration: 052-8337890, http://www.or-menachem.com
ILAN Summer Camps 2015
Every year ILAN operates summer camps for children and youth with physical disabilities ages 7-21 enrolled in regular education and special education schools.
There is also a summer camp for adults ages 21-30.
The camps take place on kibbutzim, moshavim and in communities across the country. All campers go to a 5-day sleepover camp and each camper has a personal volunteer from the host kibbutz/community.
The camps have a variety of workshops and special activities geared for ILAN campers that are challenging and fun.
When? July and August
How do I register? Fill out the required forms that can be downloaded from ILAN: http://www.ilan-israel.co.il and send with your payment to ILAN via fax: 03-5249828, email:
Following receipt of the forms, details about the date and location of the camp will be sent to the family.
For more information, contact the 2014 national camp coordinators: Meirav – 050-7672728, Michal – 052-3084178
ELIYA – Association for Blind and Visually Impaired Children
Family Vacation
Vacation for families with a blind or visually impaired child ages 4-15.
When? 9-12.8.2015
Location: Achziv Field School
A bus leaving from Gan Eliya in Petach Tikva will be available for participating families.
For more information and registration: Iris Yunas – 03-9336840 ext. 108 / 055-6680055
Summer Camp
The camp is designed for blind and visually impaired children ages 6-14 and includes fun and challenging activities.
When?: 27.7-6.8 08:00-14:30, except Fridays
Where?: City Park, Levon St., Petach Tikva
Transportation is the responsibility of the parents (through the municipal transportation departments). ELIYA will send more information to anyone who is interested.
For more information and registration: Iris Yunas – 03-9336840 ext. 108 / 055-6680055
MARSHAL Tel Aviv Camp
When? 27.7-6.8
Where? MARSHAL Tel Aviv, Mendele Mocher Sforim St. 20, Tel Aviv
Who? Blind and visually impaired children from first grade and up, and their siblings
What’s included? Trips, various activities, a light meal and transportation
For more information and registration: 03-7248040
Zichron Menachem trip to Strasbourg for children with cancer
The campers will spend the first two days of camp in Israel for group bonding activities and will then fly as a group, which will visit various tourist sites, parks, amusement parks and more.
The trip is for young people with cancer ages 6-30 who are currently in treatment.
When? 14.07.15
The group is accompanied by a team of oncologists , nurses and a pharmacist with a mobile hospital to avoid the need for a hospital visit, as well as psychologists, photographers, security guards and an experienced staff of guides.
Registration is through the Zichron Menachem website: http://www.zichron.org or by phone: 02-6433001
Community center (Matnas) camps
Community center camps are open to children with special needs, who will be integrated into appropriate groups by the camp coordinators. The number of spots is limited, and you should contact your local community center for more information.
Ezer Mizion’s Relief Project (פרויקט הקלה – עזר מציון)
Who? Children with autism or intellectual developmental disabilities.
Ages: 3- 21
The nofshon takes place with host families.
Host families can be requested by the child’s parents and may be neighbors, friends, or an aide/teacher from the child’s educational institution, or from the Ezer Mizion database of host families around the country.
Host families are compensated for their participation.
The program is operated by Ezer Mizion under Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services supervision.
For more information call 0733-956783 or email
Jezreel Valley Regional Council Camp for Children and Youth with Special Needs
When? August 16-20
Where? Jezreel Valley communities, for Jezreel Valley residents only.
What? Challenging activities, nature walks, experiential activities, transportation, breakfast and lunch.
To register: Dikla – 050-4318032, email the child’s name, teudat zehut number, age, parent’s name, hometown, telephone and email address to
Tsad Kadima’s Educational-Rehabilitation Summer Camp
Who? Children with CP and/or motor disorders
First group: Ages 12-20
Second group: Ages 20+
Where? Kibbutz Hanaton (Upper Galilee)
When? August 2-7
For information: Ayala Mizrachi 02-654-0062
*Space is limited.
Summer Camp at the Variety Center in Jerusalem
Who? Children with special needs in grades 3-6
Where? Jerusalem
When? 1-21.07.15, Sundays – Thursdays from 8:30 to 13:30
What? The camp combines various experiential activities from different fields of creativity, movement, music and drama along with various outdoor activities such as swimming, visiting the zoo, challenging sports activities and more…
For more information and to register: Chen, camp coordinator: 02-5391928 or the Variety Center front desk: 02-5391911
*Space is limited.
ALUT Safari Summer Camp
The camp allows children on the autism spectrum to integrate with supervision into camp in a group of children their age.
Who? Children going into grades 1-7
Where? The camp is held in the zoo in the open African area surrounded by animals. Over 5 activity-filled days, the children experience the animal world through games, activities, creative workshops, research and more based around the themes of animals and nature preservation including encounters with the safari’s animals.
When? 08:00-13:00 (children may be brought from 07:30 and picked up until 13:30)
First Session: Sunday-Thursday 26.7-30.7
Second Session: Sunday-Thursday 2.8-6.8
Third Session: Sunday-Thursday 9.8-13.8
Fourth Session: Sunday-Thursday 16.8-20.8
Cost – Placement form + 290 NIS (receiving a placement form is conditional on Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services approval). To receive the form, contact the local social services office and request a form according to the following: ALUT Safari Camp, Framework Code: 201479, Cost Code: 4701, and include the requested camp dates. Registration open 31.5 through 12.7.
To register: Inna, ALUT –
For more information about the camp: Galit, Safari – 03-6305319
Etgarim Summer Camp 2015
When? July 5-9
Where? Gan Hashlosha (“Hasachna”)
What? Sleeping in nature and participating in challenging, social and personalized activities such as biking, water activities, pioneering, and more.
Cost? 100 NIS for camper/counselor (special arrangements for those coming through the Ministry of Education’s Special Education Division).
Form more information and to register:
Camp Shutaf Jerusalem
Who? Children and youth with special needs (75%) and those without special needs (25%)
Ages 6-21 (separate program for youth ages 14-21) A diverse program that includes art, drama, sports, self-defense, cooking, hip-hop dancing, a day trip and pool day once a week.
When? August 2-20, Sundays – Thursdays 8:45 – 14:00
Where? Zvia Yetziratit School, Lohamei Hagetaot 7, French Hill
Cost: 600 NIS per week; Transportation costs: 200 NIS per week in Jerusalem and 300 NIS per week outside Jerusalem (transport available from Beit Shemesh, Maale Adumim, Mevasseret and Gush Etzion).
*Campers must register for at least 2 weeks.
*Scholarships available, every family according to its needs.
About the camp: The camp integrates children with special needs and children without special needs. Together they participate in various activities including art, nature, sports, life skills and volunteering.
Younger group – Includes art, nature, sports, dance, drama, cooking, music, etc. in accordance with the children’s special needs and with emphasis on the transitions between activities.
Older group – Age-appropriate activities including outings and volunteering in the community. Emphasis on life skills such as going in public transportation, shopping, exposure to different professions at hotels, bakeries, post office, bank, dentist office, etc.
Contact Yoni 052-437-1593.
Camp Buttons (קייטנת כפתורים)
Who? Children and youth with intellectual developmental disorders ages 6-21
Where? Petach Tikvah
What? Activities on Fridays and Saturdays (100 NIS for Fridays, 220 NIS for Saturdays)
When? August 16-27 08:30-15:00
For information and to set up introductory meeting: Adi – 054-6889150
Shema Tel Aviv Camp
Who? Children with deafness or hearing impairment in grades 1-6
When? 2-23.7.15
Where? Shema, Derekh HaShalom 34, Tel Aviv
For information contact Yaala – 054-5399645.
Big Idea Summer Camp
An international technology summer camp held in Israel for high-functioning children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome/PDD grades 2-12 with children from Israel and 30 countries throughout the world. Over the two week program, participants develop their social skills, independence and creativity.
Participants choose 3 technology workshops in which to specialize: website design, robotics, graphic design, photography, computer game development, programming, science, and more.
Both English and Hebrew are spoken in the program, allowing participants to improve their English.
The camp’s MAX program completely integrates the participants socially and in all activities which include sports, pool, etc. The professional coordinator provides guidance to the participants throughout the program.
For more information about the program: 03-5285177 or www.bigidea.co.il.
Discount of 700 NIS for Kesher families.
LifeLine (מחנה קיץ של קו לחיים)
Who? Children with various physical disabilities.
When? August 20-25
Where? Beit Goldmintz, Netanya
Campers enjoy 6 full days of activities and age- and ability-appropriate activities and attractions.
Activities include performances, workshops, amusement park, water park, zoo, visit to Western Wall and more.
Ages: 6 and up
For more information call LifeLine offices 03-9215566.
Experiential Nature Days at Bowlby Center
Who? Children 5 and up with various special needs
When? Summer break, full days from 08:00-16:30
Cost: 250 NIS per day; participants can pay by individual day.
Where? Kfar Hayarok
What? Diverse activities led by professional staff with experience working with children and therapy with animals.
Small groups of 8 children broken down by age. Some activities indoors in air-conditioning. Supportive, family-style environment with personal attention for each child. Two light meals included.
For information and to register: Dana/Tzipi – 03-6446115,
Self-Defense and Life Skills Groups at Argaman Institute
Peer groups of children with social, communication and learning disorders, and for girls.
Groups through summer break.
Telephone: 03-6206210, fax: 03-6204169, email:
Website: www.machonargaman.co.il
ALUT American School Camp
Integration of children on the autism spectrum into regular camp program.
English camp in the American School in Even Yehuda.
Variety of activities including games, woodworking, music and dance, photography, pool Zumba with personal attention for all campers.
For children ages 10-14.
Dates: 12-16.7.2015, Sunday-Thursday 8:30-14:00
Campers receive breakfast including sandwich with variety of spreads, personal choice of hot lunch.
Cost is placement form (social services office) or payment of 1350 NIS for ALUT member or 1410 NIS for non-ALUT members